Special to Iredell Free News Starting Monday night, N.C. Department of Transportation crews will have two nights of intermittent closures on Interstate 77 for a bridge construction project. On Monday
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found methamphetamine and cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Dear Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education: Thank you for the job you do for our local school system and our students. Thank you for prioritizing in-person education over the past
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Department of Transportation crews closed an Iredell County bridge on Monday to begin a weeklong daytime construction project. The Wood Bridge Road bridge that
Iredell Health System President & CEO John Green and Vice President for Medical Services Dr. Joseph Mazzola discuss the impact of the latest wave of COVID-19 cases on the
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge across North Carolina, the use of monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 increased by 18-fold since late
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com For several years, Troutman leaders have sought to beautify its buildings with art, and in July Town Council members jumped at the chance to partner with
BY DARREN CAMPBELL Psychologist Abraham Maslow described a hierarchy of needs common to all human beings. This hierarchy demonstrates that some basic needs must be met before children can focus
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a year’s hiatus because of the pandemic, the 85th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, September 3, at 5 p.m., with the official ribbon
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ transportation department has tweaked some bus routes and stops in preparation for the 2021-2022 school year. The district recently completed an efficiency study to evaluate
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 13 ♦ Jacob Joe Hayes, 18, of Coolbrook Road, Union Grove, charged with breaking or entering
Special to Iredell Free News The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from June’s revised rate. The national
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Special to Iredell Free News These films are among the 35 selected to be shown at the Full Bloom Film Festival on September 9-11 in Downtown Statesville: ♦ DIVERTIMENTO,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognized two long-time county employees for their dedication to the citizens of Iredell County earlier this week. Board of Elections Director
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is running out of time. The new school year starts on Monday for most I-SS schools — the district’s early college
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges after the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigated information that he was distributing narcotics from the Hallmark Inn. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The school nurse at Lake Norman High School has been honored by the American Red Cross for saving the life of a student who lost consciousness. Kimberly
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Filmmakers producing projects in North Carolina are on track to invest a record amount of money in the state in 2021, Gov. Roy
Special to Iredell Free News The following Mitchell employees were honored at the College’s Fall 2021 kickoff assembly on Friday, August 6: 5 Years of Service ♦ Pam Barkley, Paula
FROM STAFF REPORTS COVID-19 has claimed another life in Iredell County. The county’s 240th death attributed to COVID-19 was reported Wednesday afternoon by the Iredell County Health Department. Local health
Special to Iredell Free News While back-to-school time is exciting for some children, others may feel anxious or scared to begin school, especially following such an unconventional year. As we
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 2 ♦ John William Ferreri, 30, of Statesville charged with assault by strangulation. AUGUST 3 ♦ Kelley
BY KARISSA MILLER The population of Iredell County is aging right along with the State of North Carolina, and more seniors are seeking help so they can stay in their
With hospitalizations surging across Iredell, leaders ask public to do their part to help Special to Iredell Free News While much of the nation pushes toward resuming normal operations, local
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces drug trafficking charges after he crashed his vehicle into the median safety cables on Interstate 40. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested one suspect and are searching for a second in connection with an all-terrain vehicle theft and breaking and entering in
Full Bloom Film Festival set for September 9-11; more than 30 films to be featured in four venues Special to Iredell Free News Several filmmakers will walk the red
Special to Iredell Free News As students and their families prepare to return to school, the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer end of summer programming
Special to Iredell Free News The 4th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Sunday, September 12, at Troutman’s ESC Park. The 2019 event attracted over 750 people,
Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School graduate Emily Moore has had a passion for art since she was very young. Her art has been featured in art
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Dr. Judith Albert to its new primary care practice, Family Care
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has identified three suspects in the shooting death of Jacob Dean Koury, 23, of Cornelius on August 11 in Magla Park.
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping